blockade
🇺🇸
/blɑːˈkeɪd/
🇬🇧
/blɒˈkeɪd/
noun
R
Using objects or people to block a place to stop others from entering or leaving.
The army created a blockade around the city to control movement.
R
Something put in the way to stop people or vehicles from getting past.
The police established a blockade to prevent anyone from entering the area.
verb
R
To use objects or people to surround a place so no one can enter or leave.
The protestors blockaded the roads, causing traffic to halt.
translation
Using objects or people to block a place to stop others from entering or leaving.; Something put in the way to stop people or vehicles from getting past.
To use objects or people to surround a place so no one can enter or leave.
Word Forms
3rd Present
blockades
Past
blockaded
Perfect
blockaded
Progressive
blockading
Plural
blockades